Describes the development of an interactive model for library instruction in a large-enrollment undergraduate engineering course at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (New York). The model, which is based on the Karplus Learning Cycle, has provided an effective framework for library instruction within the undergraduate engineering curriculum.…

Describes and compares freshman/sophomore level courses offered collaboratively by a professor and a librarian at the University of Colorado, Boulder: "The Human Encounter with Alcohol" and "Bioethics." Considers course rationale, topics, and assignments; methods used to integrate subject matter with bibliographic research strategies; and…

Describes the Internet component of an undergraduate course at St. Xavier University (Illinois) in which a librarian helps mass communications students survey state-of-the-art technologies and predict future possibilities. Active learning techniques are discussed and examples of class exercises and the final assignment are included. (Author/LRW)

Reports on a study at St. Olaf College (Minnesota) that was designed to measure students' research competencies and opinions, as well as other contributions to research skills, after four years of course-integrated library instruction. The Library Bibliographic Instruction Survey is appended. (Author/LRW)

Discussion of cooperative learning focuses on how it can be used with course assignments that require students to use the chemical literature, based on experiences with undergraduate chemistry students at Earlham College (Indiana). Suggests factors to consider when developing cooperative learning exercises, including group dynamics and an emphasis…

Describes a new general studies program developed at Berea College (Kentucky) that includes seven courses with faculty-approved goals relating to communication and research. Highlights include the connection between liberal education and the library; course-integrated library instruction designed collaboratively by instructors and librarians; and…

Describes a course-integrated approach to library instruction for chemical information at the University of Florida that uses a Web page of library resources with links to library instruction modules and assignments. Implications for library staff, library resources, and the role of the library are discussed. (LRW)

Describes the development of an undergraduate physical chemistry laboratory curriculum at Duke University (North Carolina) that integrates library instruction for chemical information sources. Highlights include network access, electronic journals, access to Web sites, and the need for increased user education. (LRW)

Presents a model for a course on information literacy that was developed by librarians at California State University at San Marcos. Topics include the role of the library in higher education reform; active learning activities; convincing faculty and administrators of the need for information literacy courses; and future implementation. (LRW)